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Hitachi 46EX3B Operating Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
HITACHI
PROJECTION COLOR TV
55EX7K
50EX6K
50ES1B/K
46EX3B/4K
OPERATING GUIDE
Your new HITACHI PROJECTION COLOR TV incorporates a host of features designed to give you
excellent performance if you follow the instructions in this manual. Please read the following instructions
and "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" notice before turning on your TV for the first time.
Save these instructions for later use.
This television receiver will display television closed captioning (
paragraph 15.119 of the FCC rules.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................................................................. 3
ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................................................................... 8
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT ....................................... 9
PICTURE CAUTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 9
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV................................................................ 9
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HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS ........................................................................................... 10
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................. 11
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS.................................................................................................................. 12
AVX (Audio/Video) selector .......................................................................................................... 12
VOLUME level.................................................................................................................................. 12
CHANNEL selector ........................................................................................................................ 12
POWER button ............................................................................................................................... 12
POWER light ................................................................................................................................... 12
AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor................................................................................................... 13
REMOTE CONTROL sensor........................................................................................................ 13
AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP....................................................................................................................... 13
REAR PANEL JACKS ............................................................................................................................. 13
Antenna Input.................................................................................................................................. 13
Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2 ................................................................................................................. 13
Output............................................................................................................................................... 13
Audio to Hi-Fi .................................................................................................................................. 13
S-Video ............................................................................................................................................ 13
Rear Speaker Terminals ............................................................................................................... 14
Speaker Matrix Surround Switch ................................................................................................. 14
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................. 14
CONNECTING TO REAR SPEAKER TERMINALS ..................................................................... 14
TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS...................................................................................... 15

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    46EX3B/4K OPERATING GUIDE Your new HITACHI PROJECTION COLOR TV incorporates a host of features designed to give you excellent performance if you follow the instructions in this manual. Please read the following instructions and "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" notice before turning on your TV for the first time.
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS THE EASY REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-609A) ... 15 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL ... 16 (CLU-682GJ with P-in-P OR CLU-681GJ without P-in-P) ... 16 USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS... 17 USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS... 18 TABLE 1.

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    RECEPTION PROBLEMS (EXTERNAL TO THE TV) ... 35 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE... 36 SPECIFICATIONS ... 36 HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE... 38 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television receiver. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
  • Page 4 Obtain from it to the proper operation of your HITACHI television receiver. Please fill out your warranty card at once and mail it to HITACHI. This will enable HITACHI to notify you promptly in the improbable event that a safety problem should be discovered in your model of product.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 5 - 3 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock. 4 Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the TV where the power cord is subject to traffic or abuse.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 6 - mounting kit approved by the manufacturer. 11-2 An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET 12 Do not use this television set near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 7 - 16-1 If an outside antenna is connected to the television set, be sure the antenna system is protected against voltage surges and built up static charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA No. 70-1975, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrode, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

  • Page 8: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES 21 When going on a holiday: If your television set is to remain unused for a period of time, turn the television set "off" and unplug it from the wall outlet. IF THIS SET DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY 22 If you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in your operating instructions, do not attempt any further adjustment.

  • Page 9: Remote Control Battery Installation And Replacement

    TV stations and cable companies and programs from other video sources. Public viewing may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV - 9 -...

  • Page 10: Antenna

    VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is its large viewing screen. To see this large screen at its best, test various locations in the room to find the best spot for viewing. The drawings give several suggestions.

  • Page 11: Antenna Connections

    ANTENNA CONNECTIONS should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video products. Below are illustrations and names of common connectors. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components.

  • Page 12: Front Panel Controls

    You will see a red light when the TV is turned on. NOTE: Your HITACHI TV will appear to be turned "off" if there is no video input when VIDEO:1 or 2 is selected using the AVX button. Check the Power On indicator to make sure the TV is off when not in use.

  • Page 13: Ai (Artificial Intelligence) Sensor

    AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor This "Artificial Intelligence" sensor will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of light in the room to give the best picture. See page 34. REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your Genius Remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP •...

  • Page 14: Rear Speaker Terminals

    CAUTION: Do not connect Speakers simultaneously to the REAR SPEAKER terminal of the Projection TV and Amplifier. This could damage both the Projection TV and the Speakers. Your Hitachi TV was designed to use 8 speakers only performance of your entertainment system.

  • Page 15: Tips On Rear Panel Connections

    THE EASY REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-609A) TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • The S-Video connection is provided for high performance laser discs, VCRs, etc., that have this feature. Use this connection in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature.

  • Page 16: The Genius Remote Control

    THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-682GJ with P-in-P OR CLU-681GJ without P-in-P) In addition to controlling all the functions on your Hitachi Projection TV, the new Genius Remote control is designed to operate different types of VCR's (also abbreviated VTR) and different types of CATV converters (cable boxes) with one touch. Basic operation buttons are grouped together in one area.

  • Page 17: Using The Genius Remote To Control Vcr Functions

    • Refer to the instruction manual for the VCR to operate buttons exclusively for the VCR. • Be sure to keep the original remote control for the VCR even if you use the Hitachi Genius remote to control your VCR.

  • Page 18: Using The Genius Remote To Control Cable Box Functions

    • When operating your TV or VCR, remember to set the Multi-Page select switch to the proper position. • Be sure to keep the original remote control for the cable box even if you use the Hitachi Genius remote to control the cable box.

  • Page 19: Table 2. Cable Box Precoded Remote Controls

    USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS Instant Replay JC Penny Kenwood Magnavox Marantz Marta Memorex Minolta Mitsubishi Montgomery Wards Panasonic Pentax Philco Philips Pioneer ProScan Quasar Realistic Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Sony Sylvania Tashiko Technics Toshiba Wards Yamaha Zenith TABLE 2.

  • Page 20: How To Use The Genius Remote To Control Your Tv

    HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV CLU-682GJ Illustration POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off. RECALL button When you want to check the channel being received, or if it has a stereo (ST) or second audio (SA) program, press the "RECALL"...

  • Page 21: Avx Button

    HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV Enter two or three numbers to select channels. Enter a "0" first for channels 1 to 9. Use the "100" button for channels 100 and higher. Channel selection may also be performed by pressing channel up ( NOTE: THE TV MAY NOT RECEIVE SOME CHANNELS IF YOU ARE NOT IN THE CORRECT AIR/CABLE MODE.

  • Page 22: Last Channel (Lst-Ch) Button

    -SET UP- FUNCTIONS LAST CHANNEL (LST-CH) button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed. (Good for watching two sporting events, etc.) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on page 31 for a description. -SET UP- FUNCTIONS Press MENU, 1, and ENTER to display 5 of the -SET UP- Functions. There are a total of 9 -SET UP- Functions.

  • Page 23: Initial Setting

    -SET UP- FUNCTIONS Closed captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as DISPLAY: ON/OFF is to turn the MODE: CAPTION is for the program you are viewing.

  • Page 24: Autoprogram

    -SET UP- FUNCTIONS - 24 - Refer to your cable or TV guide for channel identification standards. If certain CATV channels are poor or not possible in the CATV1 mode, set -AIR/CABLE- select to CATV2. • AUTOPROGRAM This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. This will allow you to skip over unused channels when using the CHANNEL UP ( ) or DOWN (...

  • Page 25: Channel Caption

    -SET UP- FUNCTIONS - 25 - Once the proper time is set (including AM or PM), press MENU to start. • CHANNEL CAPTION Use this feature to give channel names to up to 30 channels for the antenna source (ABC, PAY1, CMDY, etc.). To display this function, press MENU, 1, ENTER, 3, ENTER.

  • Page 26: Automatic Message

    -SET UP- FUNCTIONS Press 1, ENTER, to select the ON TIMER. Press the CURSOR (one time only) or MODE: DAILY (TV will turn on at the same time every day). Press the number buttons to select the CHANNEL the TV will tune to when the TV automatically turns on.

  • Page 27: Child Lock

    -SET UP- FUNCTIONS Use the CURSOR Use the CURSOR The asterisk (*) represents a blank space. When finished with your message press ENTER. Press the CURSOR and ENTER buttons to set the functions shown in the same way as you set the OFF TIMER. Press MENU to start.

  • Page 28: Favorite Channels

    -SET UP- FUNCTIONS The picture and sound will now be blocked out for this channel. Repeat the same steps to cancel the CHILD LOCK. To change the key number, select key number change. Enter the old number (factory preset 000 for first time use), then enter a new three digit key number you prefer. If you forget your key number, use the factory code 777 to erase your key number.

  • Page 29: Volume Correction

    PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (P-IN-P) FUNCTIONS • VOLUME CORRECTION Use this function to reduce the volume level of up to four TV channels that sound loud compared to other TV channels. Press MENU, 1, ENTER, 9, ENTER, to display VOLUME CORRECTION. Press the CURSOR Press ENTER to set the volume level.

  • Page 30: Exchng Button

    (NOT AVAILABLE ON MODELS 50ES1B and 50ES1K) EXCHNG BUTTON If you wish to switch what is being shown on the main picture to the sub-picture, press the "EXCHNG" button SHIFT BUTTON To move the sub-picture to another corner, press the "SHIFT" button. The sub-picture moves one step counter-clockwise every time the "SHIFT"...

  • Page 31: Picture- Functions

    PICTURE SETTING AI is OFF. • PICTURE SETTINGS Your Hitachi TV has a new AI (Artificial Intelligence) function which will automatically adjust picture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible. • AI Press MENU, 2, ENTER, 2, ENTER to display the PICTURE SETTING.

  • Page 32: Autocolor

    -PICTURE- FUNCTIONS Use the CURSOR Press ENTER to turn function on or off. When the AI function is on, the TV internal computer will perform the following: Automatically monitor and adjust contrast depending on room lighting (sensor is located in the front panel), to produce a more natural picture. Automatically monitor and adjust color levels and maintain natural flesh tones.

  • Page 33: Sound- Functions

    -SOUND- FUNCTIONS To simplify convergence, the following feature allows you to display a test pattern of horizontal and vertical lines on the screen. Properly converged, the lines appear white, which is actually a combination of the outputs of the three color tubes. The output of the green tube is stationary.

  • Page 34: Sound Setting

    CARE OF YOUR PROJECTION TV AND REMOTE CONTROLS • SOUND SETTING Use the sound settings to improve the sound performance of your TV depending on listening conditions. Press MENU, 3, ENTER, 2, ENTER to display the SOUND SETTING. Use the CURSOR Press ENTER to set a function or to turn it on or off.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty.) • Place your TV and remote controls away from extreme heat, humidity and extremely dusty places. • Remove the plug from the wall outlet if your television set will not be used for a long period of time, for instance, when you go on vacation.

  • Page 36: Before Calling For Service

    The interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks, and in some cases, causes loss of contrast in the picture. BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE This Projection Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to external or internal voltage or power surges.
  • Page 37 144W 153W 205W 220W 181 ch. 2 ~ 13 14 ~ 69 A-5 ~ A-1, A-I W+1 - W+28 W+29 - W+84 1.0Vp-p, 75 1.0Vp-p, 75 0.286Vp-p, 75 470mVrms 940mVrms 1.0Vp-p, 75 470mVrms, 1k 50EX6K 50ES1B/K 46EX3B/4K - 37 -...

  • Page 38: Hitachi Service Hotline

    1-800-448-2244 Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit. However, should you require service, a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Each facility will provide you with convenient and expedient assistance.

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